There I was, peacefully scrolling through my phone when my kid bounced over with that special gleam in their eye—the one that means they've found something online that will definitely solve all their problems. 'Dad, look at this!' they announced, shoving their tablet in my face. It was chapstick. Special chapstick, apparently.

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Kid
Dad, I NEED this chapstick! It has SPF 16 and comes in THREE tubes and it's made just for kids!
Dad
Kiddo, it's chapstick. With some sunscreen. We have regular chapstick in the junk drawer.
Kid
But this one protects my lips from the sun AND it's in a 3-pack so I won't lose them all immediately!
Dad
I mean... that's actually not the worst logic you've ever used.

What Is It?

It's chapstick, but with SPF 16 sun protection and kid-friendly marketing. Comes in a 3-pack because apparently even the manufacturers know kids lose chapstick faster than socks in the dryer. The formula is designed to be gentle on young lips while providing some UV protection.

What Does the Internet Think?

With 4.5 stars from over 7,200 reviews, parents seem reasonably satisfied with this product. Most reviews mention it goes on smoothly, doesn't taste weird, and actually provides decent sun protection for outdoor activities. The main complaints are about the price point and that kids still manage to lose them despite getting three tubes. ★★★★½ across 7,200 reviews.

😐 Meh.
★★★★½ 4.5 stars  ·  7,200 reviews

Look, this is perfectly fine chapstick with sun protection. Your kid's lips will be moisturized and somewhat protected from UV rays. But here's the thing—regular chapstick from the pharmacy aisle works just fine too, and costs less. The SPF is nice if your kid spends a lot of time outdoors, but for most situations, basic lip balm does the job. It's not bad, it's just not particularly necessary.

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